[Core] [106% incumbents] Observe pressure gauge and move throttles and levers to control the speed of rotary tables, and to regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
  DWAs: Operate drilling equipment.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Push levers and brake pedals to control gasoline, diesel, electric, or steam draw works that lower and raise drill pipes and casings in and out of wells.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Connect sections of drill pipe, using hand tools and powered wrenches and tongs.
  DWAs: Install drilling equipment.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Maintain and adjust machinery to ensure proper performance.
  DWAs: Maintain drilling equipment.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Locate and recover lost or broken bits, casings, and drill pipes from wells, using special tools.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Repair or replace defective parts of machinery, such as rotary drill rigs, water trucks, air compressors, and pumps, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Maintain drilling equipment.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Clean and oil pulleys, blocks, and cables.
  DWAs: Clean equipment or facilities. | Maintain drilling equipment.

[Core] [106% incumbents] Remove core samples during drilling to determine the nature of the strata being drilled.
  DWAs: Collect geological samples.

[Supplemental] [106% incumbents] Cap wells with packers, or turn valves, to regulate outflow of oil from wells.
  DWAs: Operate drilling equipment.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Train crews, and introduce procedures to make drill work more safe and effective.
  DWAs: Train construction or extraction personnel.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Maintain records of footage drilled, location and nature of strata penetrated, materials and tools used, services rendered, and time required.
  DWAs: Record operational or environmental data.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Start and examine operation of slush pumps to ensure circulation and consistency of drilling fluid or mud in well.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation. | Operate pumps or compressors.

[Core] [105% incumbents] Weigh clay, and mix with water and chemicals to make drilling mud.
  DWAs: Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. | Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.

[Supplemental] [105% incumbents] Line drilled holes with pipes, and install all necessary hardware, to prepare new wells.
  DWAs: Install plumbing or piping.

[Supplemental] [105% incumbents] Plug observation wells, and restore sites.
  DWAs: Prepare excavation or extraction sites for commissioning or decommissioning.

[Core] [104% incumbents] Direct rig crews in drilling and other activities, such as setting up rigs and completing or servicing wells.
  DWAs: Direct construction or extraction personnel.

[Core] [104% incumbents] Bolt together pump and engine parts, and connect tanks and flow lines.
  DWAs: Assemble products or production equipment.

[Supplemental] [104% incumbents] Position and prepare truck-mounted derricks at drilling areas specified on field maps.
  DWAs: Position construction or extraction equipment.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Count sections of drill rod to determine depths of boreholes.
  DWAs: Measure work site dimensions.

[Core] [103% incumbents] Monitor progress of drilling operations, and select and change drill bits according to the nature of strata, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Monitor extraction operations. | Select construction equipment. | Install equipment attachments or components.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:3.38 lvl:2.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:3.87 lvl:4.94) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Mathematics (imp:3.76 lvl:3.72) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:3.33 lvl:2.87) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.20 lvl:3.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.08 lvl:3.32) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.84 lvl:2.63) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Chemistry (imp:2.75 lvl:3.24) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Production and Processing (imp:2.74 lvl:2.51) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Transportation (imp:2.74 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.62 lvl:2.54) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  English Language (imp:2.61 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Psychology (imp:2.53 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.40 lvl:2.54) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Physics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Administrative (imp:2.33 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Building and Construction (imp:2.17 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Communications and Media (imp:2.14 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Law and Government (imp:2.06 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Geography (imp:2.02 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.00 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.76 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.69 lvl:1.59) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.64) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.62) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Telecommunications (imp:1.61 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Design (imp:1.60 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Biology (imp:1.35) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.24 lvl:0.74) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Food Production (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Control Precision (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.63 lvl:3.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.63 lvl:3.63) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Information Ordering (imp:3.63 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.13) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Selective Attention (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Rate Control (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Written Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.13) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.13 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.13 lvl:3.13) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.13 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Reaction Time (imp:3.13 lvl:3.13) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.13 lvl:3.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.13 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.13 lvl:2.63) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.13) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:3.13) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Number Facility (imp:2.63 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Response Orientation (imp:2.63 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.63 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.63 lvl:2.63) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.50 lvl:2.63) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.38 lvl:2.13) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Night Vision (imp:2.13 lvl:2.13) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.13 lvl:2.13) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.13 lvl:0.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.56 lvl:4.94) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.45 lvl:5.06) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.34 lvl:6.03) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.24 lvl:5.70) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.18 lvl:4.45) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.16 lvl:4.53) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:4.15 lvl:4.13) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:4.12 lvl:4.86) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.08 lvl:4.45) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.02 lvl:4.52) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.89 lvl:3.97) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.88 lvl:4.70) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.77 lvl:4.14) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.67 lvl:4.15) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Processing Information (imp:3.62 lvl:4.12) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.62 lvl:3.64) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.61 lvl:4.22) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.61 lvl:4.16) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.52 lvl:3.44) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.44 lvl:3.82) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.40 lvl:3.73) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.33 lvl:4.25) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.31 lvl:3.39) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.23 lvl:4.33) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.23 lvl:3.88) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.17 lvl:3.70) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.09 lvl:3.48) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.07 lvl:3.46) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.07 lvl:3.26) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.03 lvl:3.72) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.01 lvl:2.82) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.98 lvl:3.05) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.92 lvl:3.43) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.86 lvl:3.10) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.82 lvl:3.11) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.81 lvl:3.44) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.72 lvl:2.72) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.60 lvl:2.96) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.60 lvl:2.60) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.98 lvl:2.28) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Working with Computers (imp:1.64 lvl:1.07) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.56) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.19) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.17) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:1.97) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.89) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.70) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.47) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:1.47) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.35) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.26) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.51) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Social Orientation (imp:0.43) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.38) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.38) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:0.33) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Humility (imp:0.10) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:-0.09) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:-0.18) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Instructing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.38) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 12,600
  annual_median    : $67,890
  annual_pct10     : $47,010
  annual_pct25     : $53,810
  annual_pct75     : $81,360
  annual_pct90     : $101,860
  annual_mean      : $72,130
  hourly_median    : $32.64

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($85,470)
  lowest_state     : Arkansas ($37,700)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.267x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (26 total) ---
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:   11,530  median: $  71,490
  Construction                             emp:      370  median: $  60,600
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      210  median: $  60,780
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      150  median: $ 100,570

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:   11,530  median: $  71,490
  Construction                             emp:      370  median: $  60,600
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      210  median: $  60,780
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      150  median: $ 100,570

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license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:48:25.003620Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Drilling rig (similarity: 0.3830)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drilling_rig
  QID: Q12688575
  Extract: A drilling rig is an integrated system that drills wells, such as oil or water wells, or holes for piling and other construction purposes, into the earth's subsurface. Drilling rigs can be massive structures housing equipment used to drill water wells, oil wells, or natural gas extraction wells, or 

  Title: List of abbreviations in oil and gas exploration and production (similarity: 0.4082)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_abbreviations_in_oil_and_gas_exploration_and_production
  QID: Q6604933
  Extract: 
The oil and gas industry uses many acronyms and abbreviations. This list is meant for indicative purposes only and should not be relied upon for anything but general information.

  Title: Blowout (well drilling) (similarity: 0.3793)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowout_(well_drilling)
  QID: Q885506
  Extract: A blowout is the uncontrolled release of crude oil and/or natural gas from an oil well or gas well after pressure control systems have failed. Modern wells have blowout preventers intended to prevent such an occurrence. An accidental spark during a blowout can lead to a catastrophic oil or gas fire.

  Title: Drill cuttings (similarity: 0.3265)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill_cuttings
  QID: Q2799076
  Extract: Drill cuttings are broken bits of solid material removed from a borehole drilled by rotary, percussion, or auger methods and brought to the surface in the drilling mud. Boreholes drilled in this way include oil or gas wells, water wells, and holes drilled for geotechnical investigations or mineral e

  Title: Measurement while drilling (similarity: 0.3607)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measurement_while_drilling
  QID: Q890894
  Extract: Measurement while drilling (MWD) refers to directional-drilling measurements. Initial attempts to provide MWD date back to the 1920s. A MWD operator measures the trajectory of the hole as it is drilled. MWD tools may be capable of taking directional surveys, providing information about the condition

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with detailed work activities, abilities, and industry employment distribution. BLS wage data is current and comprehensive. High confidence supported by clear task descriptions and transferable skills data.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T23:59:02.608019+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,634
tokens_output        : 4,354
cost_usd             : $0.047070
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match exists, though related drilling rig and oilfield terminology articles provide relevant technical context. The closest semantic matches cover drilling equipment and industry terminology rather than the specific operator role.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Rotary drill operators in oil and gas extraction operate specialized drilling equipment to extract underground petroleum resources and core samples for geological analysis. These skilled technicians control complex rotary drilling systems, monitor pressure gauges, and maintain heavy machinery on drilling rigs. They play a critical role in energy exploration and production, requiring mechanical expertise and precise equipment operation in challenging field environments.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Operators begin by inspecting drilling equipment and checking safety systems before starting operations. Throughout their shift, they observe pressure gauges and adjust throttles and levers to control rotary table speed and drilling pressure, ensuring optimal penetration rates. They connect drill pipe sections using powered wrenches and tongs, and operate draw works to lower and raise drilling equipment. When equipment malfunctions occur, they diagnose problems and perform repairs on rotary rigs, compressors, and pumps. They also collect core samples during drilling to help geologists determine subsurface rock formations and potential hydrocarbon deposits.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful rotary drill operators possess strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities, as evidenced by high requirements for mechanical knowledge (level 4.9) and problem sensitivity (importance 4.0). They excel at precise equipment control, demonstrated by critical control precision abilities (importance 4.0, level 3.8) and multilimb coordination skills. These professionals are highly dependable and detail-oriented, essential traits when working with dangerous high-pressure equipment. Physical stamina and manual dexterity are crucial, as the role involves significant handling and moving of heavy objects (level 6.0) and performing general physical activities (level 5.7). Strong communication skills help them coordinate effectively with drilling crews and supervisors in noisy, challenging field environments.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most rotary drill operators enter the field with a high school diploma or equivalent, though 31.1% work with less formal education according to BLS data. The occupation requires Job Zone 2 preparation, meaning some vocational training or on-the-job experience but typically less than one year of preparation. Many operators begin as entry-level roustabouts or drilling helpers, learning equipment operation through hands-on training and mentorship from experienced crew members. Some may complete specialized drilling technology programs at technical colleges or receive training through oil and gas companies.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced rotary drill operators often advance to derrick operator positions, supervising drilling crews and taking greater responsibility for overall drilling operations. Many progress into drilling supervisor or tool pusher roles, overseeing multiple drilling crews and coordinating complex drilling projects. Some operators transition into equipment maintenance specialist roles or move into drilling engineering positions with additional education. Others may become drilling consultants or start their own drilling service companies after gaining extensive field experience and industry connections.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 12,600 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $67,890 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $47,010 to $101,860 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is substantial, with Alaska offering the highest compensation at $85,470 compared to Arkansas at $37,700, reflecting regional differences in drilling activity and cost of living. Employment is heavily concentrated in the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry (11,530 workers), with smaller numbers in construction (370) and professional services (210). Job prospects fluctuate significantly with oil and gas market cycles, with periods of high demand during exploration booms followed by contractions during commodity downturns. The shift toward unconventional drilling techniques like hydraulic fracturing has created specialized opportunities in shale formations.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Rotary drill operators face moderate automation pressure as drilling technology advances toward greater automation and remote operation capabilities. While automated drilling systems can handle routine operations like maintaining optimal drilling parameters, the role's emphasis on equipment inspection, maintenance, and problem-solving provides protection against full automation. The high importance of manual dexterity, physical coordination, and real-time decision-making in unpredictable field conditions suggests continued human oversight will be necessary for complex drilling operations.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (47-5011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural advancement path with shared drilling rig environment and mechanical knowledge requirements.
    data: Both require mechanical knowledge level 4.9+
    data: Related occupation primary-long classification
    data: Similar control precision abilities
  [skill_overlap] Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (47-5013.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared operations monitoring, equipment control, and maintenance skills in oil and gas extraction.
    data: Operations monitoring transferable skill 3.6
    data: Equipment maintenance work activities 4.1+
    data: Same industry concentration
  [career_pathway] Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (47-5071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Common entry-level position leading to rotary drill operator roles with shared physical work requirements.
    data: Physical activities importance 4.2+
    data: Related occupation primary-short
    data: Same education distribution patterns
  [task_similarity] Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4032.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar drilling operations and machine control tasks despite different materials and environments.
    data: Controlling machines and processes 4.5+
    data: Equipment operation focus
    data: Related occupation classification
  [riasec_cluster] Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (47-5023.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupy realistic work environments requiring mechanical skills and equipment operation.
    data: Realistic RIASEC code 7.00
    data: Mechanical knowledge importance 3.9
    data: Drilling equipment operation focus

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['rotary drill', 'drill operator', 'drilling rig', 'oil gas drilling', 'petroleum drilling', 'drill equipment', 'drilling machinery', 'drilling operations']
  exclude_keywords : ['water well', 'construction drilling', 'mining drilling', 'geothermal drilling', 'directional boring']
  title_patterns   : ['*drill operator*', '*driller*', '*drilling*operator*', 'rotary*drill*', '*oil*gas*drill*']
  common_variations: ['rotary driller', 'drilling operator', 'oil driller', 'gas driller', 'petroleum driller', 'rig operator', 'drill rig operator', 'drilling equipment operator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'drilling', 'tendency', 'others', 'control', 'drill', 'wells', 'principles', 'tools', 'objects', 'oil', 'materials', 'activities', 'operations', 'includes', 'rotary', 'techniques', 'ideas', 'hand', 'problems']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  51  0.01753  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  dwas:27%  inference:22%
drilling                   45  0.01546  inference            inference:58%  wikipedia:16%  onet_tasks:13%
tendency                   42  0.01443  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
control                    19  0.00653  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:63%  inference:21%  onet_tasks:11%
drill                      18  0.00619  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:39%  inference:33%  wikipedia:28%
wells                      16  0.00550  wikipedia            wikipedia:56%  onet_tasks:44%
principles                 16  0.00550  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                      14  0.00481  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:43%  onet_dimensions:36%  wikipedia:14%
objects                    14  0.00481  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  dwas:7%  inference:7%
oil                        13  0.00447  wikipedia            wikipedia:54%  inference:31%  onet_tasks:15%
materials                  12  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
activities                 12  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
operations                 12  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rotary                     11  0.00378  inference            inference:73%  onet_tasks:18%  wikipedia:9%
techniques                 11  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hand                       10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:30%
problems                   10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
problem                    10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
resources                  10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
production                 10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
moving                     10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  dwas:20%  inference:10%
physical                   10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:30%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operate                    10  0.00344  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:30%  inference:20%
gas                        10  0.00344  wikipedia            wikipedia:60%  inference:40%
procedures                  9  0.00309  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
construction                9  0.00309  dwas                 dwas:56%  onet_dimensions:22%  wikipedia:11%
quickly                     9  0.00309  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00309  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
orientation                 9  0.00309  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
pressure                    8  0.00275  inference            inference:62%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:12%
speed                       8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
performance                 8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
services                    8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%